The document summarizes the struggle for democracy in Myanmar. In 1962, a military coup ended Myanmar's brief period of democratic rule after independence from Britain in 1948. Elections held in 1990 saw Aung San Suu Kyi's party win, but the military refused to recognize the results and placed Sui Kyi under house arrest. The people of Myanmar demand a return to democracy and complain that the military rulers deprive them of political freedom, the right to vote and elect leaders, and freedom of speech and association. The military rulers react harshly to any dissent, imprisoning or attacking people who speak out. Aung San Suu Kyi has been the prominent leader fighting for democracy despite long periods of house
2. WHAT MAKES THE GOVERNMENT
NON- DEMOCRATIC?
Myanmar gained freedom from
colonial rule in 1948 and become
democracy.
But the democratic rule ended in
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1962 with a military coup.
In 1990 elections were held for the
first time after almost 30 years.
Aung San Sui Kyi won the election.
The military put the elected pro-
democracy leader, including Sui Kai
under house arrest.
The military leaders of Myanmar
refused to stop down and not
recognize the election results.
3. The great in Myanmar has taken all
rights from the people and about 6-10
lakh people have taken shelter in other
countries.
Myanmar continues to be unclear
military rule.
Universal adult franchise does not exist
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in the country i.e. the right to vote is
given to a limited number of people
with some specific qualification.
Legislatures are either dissolved or
suspended and they do not function.
Only people with some specific
qualification can contest elections.
Freedom of speech press and
association is censored. Newspapers
are mostly state owned and contain
limited news. No one can question the
ruling party.
4. WHAT ARE THE MAIN COMPLAINTS AND
DEMANDS OF THE PEOPLE IN THAT COUNTRY?
Beginning of democratic process is their
main demand.
They really wish the right wing
government would stop murdering them
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and taking away their rights. The excuse
that "they're fighting communism" went
stale 20 years ago.
They are deprived all kinds of political
freedom.
They cannot choose or elect their
leaders.
They are unable to form associations.
They are denied freedom of speech and
press.
5. HOW DO THE EXISTING RULERS REACT TO
PEOPLE’S DEMAND?
The existing rulers of Myanmar react harshly to
people 's demand. People seen as expressing
their view regarding government, or raising
their voice against rulers. They were sent to 20
year prison. Even the minor crime is punished.
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The leaders of the struggle are rebels who hit
and run, hide from the government troops, and
strike without warning, sometimes killing
innocent civilians in the process.
In July 1988 Ne Win suddenly announced that
he was preparing to leave the stage. Seeing at
last a possible escape from military
rule, economic decline and routine human
rights abuses, thousands of people took to the
streets of Rangoon. Demonstrations broke out
across the country during the so-called
"Democracy Summer" that followed. But on
August 8, 1988 troops began a four day
massacre, firing into crowds of men, women
and children gathered in Rangoon. At least
10,000 demonstrators were killed across the
6. WHO ARE THE MAIN LEADERS FOR THE
STRUGGLE FOR DEMOCRACY?
Aung san suu kyi is the prominent leader in
the struggle for democracy in Myanmar.
Politics played a big role in Aung’s life. In
Burma she joined the pro democracy
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movement which was pushing the political
reforms in Burma she preached the people
and called for a democratic government so
that the people of Burma could experience
freedom.
She kept on fighting for democracy and
freedom in her homeland for Burma. She had
dedicated her life to the citizens of Burma so
that the people of Burma could experience
the freedom that they deserve. She has
secured her name in Burmese history and will
fight forever for democracy.
7. NEWS REPORT
- TIMES OF INDIA, NEW DELHI
Myanmar, a country around 50 million
people. Is ruled by fear. A military machine of 5,00,000
soldiers denies a whole nation its most basic rights Aung
san suu kyi, pro democracy leader, symbolizes the
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struggle for Myanmar's people to be free.
She has spent many years in house arrest.
When she was released in may 2002, there was
widespread hope that it would be a step towards
democracy in Myanmar which will lead to major political
reform. However during the tour of northern Myanmar
last year, Aung san suu kyi and her supporters were
attacked by government sponsored mob.
The attack took place in Depayin. As many
as 70 people were killed in the attack and ovet 100
people were arrested, including Aung san suu kyi. Offices
of the National League for democracy(NDP) throughout
the country have been closed. She remained in secret
detention for over three months. She is currently under
house arrest in Yangon.
